Here are some NGSS social studies standards that might already apply to our lessons. -Katie
SS.2.A.1.2 Utilize the media center, technology, or other informational sources to locate information that provides answers to questions about a historical topic.
SS.2.A.1.1 Examine primary and secondary sources.
SS.2.C.3.2 Recognize symbols, individuals, events, and documents that represent the United States.
((Ellis Island itself is considered a symbol according to cpalms))
SS.2.G.1.1 Use different types of maps (political, physical, and thematic) to identify map elements.
SS.2.A.2.8 Explain the cultural influences and contributions of immigrants today.
((Our song already talks about the "melting pot" so we could expand on that and discuss it even more on day 5))
Hey guys so I found this website that set up stations just like we wanted to do, to allow students experience what Ellis Island felt like. I think we could use their ideas to help enhance our idea about our stations! Just a thought :)
Kelsey
1. How many immigrants were processed at Ellis Island between
1892 and 1954?
a) 4 million
b) 10 million c) 12 million
d) 18 million
2. Why did most immigrants journey to America?
a) They wanted a better life
b) To find a job
c) Religious freedom
d) All the above
3. How long was the ship journey across the Atlantic Ocean as
immigrants traveled to America?
a) Three to six days b) One to two weeks
c) Three weeks
d) One month
4. Where in the ship would you find most immigrants?
a) State Rooms
b) Cabins c) Steerage
d) Cargo Room
5. How did most immigrants travel to America?
a) An airplane
b) An submarine
c) A train d) An steamship
6. What was one of the first sights that immigrants saw when
they arrived in New York Harbor?
a) The White House b) The Statue of Liberty
c) The Liberty Bell
d) The Eiffel Tower
7. Which passengers were not required to go through the
inspection process at Ellis Island?
a) First and second class passengers
b) Passengers with relatives in America
c) Third class passengers
d) Passengers who traveled in steerage
8. How long did most immigrants spend going through the
inspection procedures at Ellis Island?
a) 2 to 4 hours b) 3 to 5 hours
c) 6 to 8 hours
d) Two days
9. What took place in the Registry Room?
a) Food service
b) Resting area c) Medical and legal inspections
d) Luggage storage
10. What was the importance of the manifest?
a) Ships would sink if they didn't have one b) It listed information about every passenger
c) It held the passports of all the passengers
d) It wasn't important
11. What tests did immigrants have to pass during the inspection process?
a) Reading and writing
b) Dental and physical fitness c) Medical and legal
d) Intelligence and financial
12. What happened if an immigrant did not pass the medical inspection?
a) They would be detained for several weeks
b) They might be sent back to their country of birth
c)They could be separated from their family d) All the above
13. What caused the Statue of Liberty to turn green? a) The copper reacting to water and oxygen in the air b) Rust over time c) It was painted d) It was always green
14. What does the Statue of Liberty Stand for? a) Peace b) Freedom c) War d) Diversity
15. Where did most immigrants come from between 1892- 1954? a) Europe b) Asia c) Africa d) Canada
Courtney here is my word document for the things I would like in the presentation. Let me know if you need more or help! Thanks :) - Kelsey
RUBRIC:
Here are some NGSS social studies standards that might already apply to our lessons. -Katie
SS.2.A.1.2 Utilize the media center, technology, or other informational sources to locate information that provides answers to questions about a historical topic.
SS.2.A.1.1 Examine primary and secondary sources.
SS.2.C.3.2 Recognize symbols, individuals, events, and documents that represent the United States.
((Ellis Island itself is considered a symbol according to cpalms))
SS.2.G.1.1 Use different types of maps (political, physical, and thematic) to identify map elements.
SS.2.A.2.8 Explain the cultural influences and contributions of immigrants today.
((Our song already talks about the "melting pot" so we could expand on that and discuss it even more on day 5))
Hey guys so I found this website that set up stations just like we wanted to do, to allow students experience what Ellis Island felt like. I think we could use their ideas to help enhance our idea about our stations! Just a thought :)
Kelsey
http://www.bringinghistoryhome.org/assets/bringinghistoryhome/2nd-grade/unit-2/2_immigration_ellis_island_simulation.pdf
Unit Pre-Assessment/ Post-Assessment:
1892 and 1954?
b) 10 million
c) 12 million
d) 18 million
2. Why did most immigrants journey to America?
a) They wanted a better life
b) To find a job
c) Religious freedom
d) All the above
immigrants traveled to America?
b) One to two weeks
c) Three weeks
d) One month
b) Cabins
c) Steerage
d) Cargo Room
b) An submarine
c) A train
d) An steamship
they arrived in New York Harbor?
b) The Statue of Liberty
c) The Liberty Bell
d) The Eiffel Tower
inspection process at Ellis Island?
b) Passengers with relatives in America
c) Third class passengers
d) Passengers who traveled in steerage
inspection procedures at Ellis Island?
b) 3 to 5 hours
c) 6 to 8 hours
d) Two days
b) Resting area
c) Medical and legal inspections
d) Luggage storage
b) It listed information about every passenger
c) It held the passports of all the passengers
d) It wasn't important
b) Dental and physical fitness
c) Medical and legal
d) Intelligence and financial
b) They might be sent back to their country of birth
c)They could be separated from their family
d) All the above
13. What caused the Statue of Liberty to turn green?
a) The copper reacting to water and oxygen in the air
b) Rust over time
c) It was painted
d) It was always green
14. What does the Statue of Liberty Stand for?
a) Peace
b) Freedom
c) War
d) Diversity
15. Where did most immigrants come from between 1892- 1954?
a) Europe
b) Asia
c) Africa
d) Canada